Word: russian
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Graduate Club. Life in Russian Universities. Mr. A. Chessin. G. A. R. Hall, Quincy Square...
Graduate Club. Life in Russian Universities. Mr. A. Chessin. G. A. R. Hall, Quincy Square...
Several men have written to the CRIMSON office to find out if the prize offered by Mr. John C. Ropes for an historical essay upon "The Causes of the Russian War of 1812," was open for competition to all members of the University. No more information could be obtained at the office than was given in the former notice. The original notice, however, stated that the essays might be "prepared by any candidate for a degree in Harvard University...
...John Codman Ropes has offered a prize of $250 for the best essay upon "The Cause of the Russian War of 1812," prepared by any candidate for a degree in Harvard University or in the University of Pennsylvania...
There is often in Americans an air of condescension in treating Russian things. For example, Americans express surprise at the excellence of Russian music, implying the contrast between the Russians and the music. The Russian is tempted to add, when a remark to this effect is made: "And I, too, am surprised at the poorness of American music, when I consider the people who produce...